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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 293.01 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 293.01 and 190.87 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 293.01 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/293.01 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 293.01 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 55,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.82/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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